Vreeland (FF 1068) - Naval Cruise Book

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USS VREELAND FF1068

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0399 jj-1068 The Vreeland Shield The heraldic ramifications of the VREELANDS crest are many. The central design is that of the IVONJ Vreeland family originally from Amsterdam, Holland. The blazon of the shield which is appropriate for the ship and its mission is that of a blue shield representing the oceans, the fess lhorizontal barl that of a convoy, while the three mullets fstarsj allude the three major missions of the ship, submarine hunter-killen convoy escort and surveillance. The stars themselves symbolic of achievement, leadership and wisdom, while the number three in numerology denotes action, power and inspiration. The rampant lion supporting the coat of arms is a heraldic symbol of bravery and forthrightness, and its stalking pose one of deliberate intent. Its mailed fist illustrates the VREELAND's unremitting, iron thrust at the enemy belong while the clasped trident is indicative of nautical supremacy. The centerwork is set against a sea blue fielcL the natural unfettered element of VREELAND. Contained within is the motto, QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT : WHERE DUTY AND GLORY LEAD . 2 S Y 4 1, i W Al Y I P I 1 i 3